Chairs
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Chairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: Mid-20th Century
George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima.
Nice patina to both wood and grass seats.
Original owners name available
Category
1960s American Vintage Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Design chair Mw04, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
This chair, a key element of a sophisticated set, is ideal for complementing both indoor and outdoor spaces. Designed to provide ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Materials
Other
Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare leather and iron armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Entire chair is wrapped in handstitched leather. Brass capped feet and brass hardware detailing on chair backs. Seat ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
Single armchair Designed by Lina Bo Bardi, Brazil, 1959
Located in Barcelona, ES
Single armchair
Designed by Lina Bo Bardi
Manufactured by Pau Bra
Brazil, 1959
Measurements
56 cm x 72 cm x 79h cm
22 in x 28,5 in x 31h in
Provenance
Private collection, Sao Paulo
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
México Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
In the Arte y Ebanistería collection they participated with some of the most outstanding plastic artists in Mexico generating new pieces that could only result from the aesthetic sen...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
"Dordogne" Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou Design 1960 Wicker Six Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Wicker and wood
Excellent condition
Set of 6.
In the style of Charlotte Perriand, purchased in France
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
MASP Auditorium Chair by Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Houston, TX
MASP Auditorium Chair
1948 /re-edited started 2015
The MASP (São Paulo Museum of Art) is well known for its headquarters, a 1968 concrete and glass structure designed by Lina Bo Bar...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Martel Chair by Kelly Wearslter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W22.5 D20 H27 SW20 SD17.5 SH16 AH25
Martel Chair by Kelly Wearstler in good restored condition. Item features fresh foam and fresh updated fabric. Item is structurally sound and ha...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pakal Chair
By Beata Nowika
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Our Architecture and Cabinetry furniture collection is a collaboration with the most renowned Mexican architects. In this collection we explore, through signature cabinetmaking, the ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Bench by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Calligraphic sculpted brass bench by Misaya.
Dimensions: W 158 x L 38 x H 40 cm
Materials: Brass.
Hand-sculpted brass bench.
Misaya emulates Chinese ink paintings through the proce...
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Red Upholstered Wingback Chair with Wood Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage wingback chair features original red patterned upholstery, removable cushion, and solid wood base with original finish.
Dimensions: 27w 24d 48h 23ah 20.5sh
Condition: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Kvadrat Zero Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Dining Chair Flock CS2 by Noom
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Dimensions: H 78 cm, W 55 cm, D 61 cm seat H 47 cm
Color in the main picture - Kvadrat Zero 0012.
Materials: wood, plywo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-SI-13-A, Demountable Chair, Circa 1955
Located in Hasselt, VLI
We are proud to introduce our exquisite Demountable Chair, model no. PJ-SI-13-A. These iconic chairs are more than just furniture - they are pieces of history that exemplify innovati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Cane
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Wool Pink Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Available in a wide range of colors and other finishes and fabrics on request.
Dimensions: H 78 cm, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Glossy Supreme Red Isetta Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy Supreme Red Isetta Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 86 x W 78 x H 62 cm. Seat Height: 32 cm.
Materials: Polyurethane.
Weight: 13 kg.
Available in different lacquered co...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Armchair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron frame sitting atop brass ball feet. Black leather seat, seat back and arm rests with signature Adnet contrast s...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
1960's Danish Vintage Chair by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish chair in. This was designed by Erik Buch, it was made in Denmark in the 1960’s.
They quality is superb, this is very well built, comfortable...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Gloria Meeting Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Gloria Meeting Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 54 x W 60 x H 80 cm. Seat Height: 48 cm.
Materials: Polypropylene and steel chassis.
Weight: 6 kg.
Available in two different color...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, Barnum White Bouclé
Located in Paris, FR
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: Textile, foam rubber, wood, plywood
Fabrics: Available in a wide range of fabrics on request.
Color Scheme: CS1, fully upholstered
Dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Mid-Century Model 206 Dining Chairs from Farstrup Furniture, 1960s, Denmark.
By Farstrup
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Dining chairs Model 210 made by Farstrup in Denmark in the 1960s. The frame is made of beech wood, the backrests are made of teak, the whole has been cleaned of the old surface, pain...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Baloo Fabric, Brown Legs
Located in Paris, FR
Dining Chair 'Flock CS2'
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Available in a wide range of colors and other finishes and fabrics on requ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Pair of Iconic Margherita Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful couple of Iconic Franco Albini armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina.
Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The p...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Gloria Meeting Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Gloria Meeting Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 54 x W 60 x H 80 cm. Seat Height: 48 cm.
Materials: Polypropylene and steel chassis.
Weight: 6 kg.
Available in two different color...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
Glossy Absolute White Isetta Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy Absolute White Isetta Low Chair by Marc Sadler
Dimensions: D 86 x W 78 x H 62 cm. Seat Height: 32 cm.
Materials: Polyurethane.
Weight: 13 kg.
Available in different lacquered...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Göran Malmvall, Model 553, Circa 1973, Set of 4
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Set of 4 dining chairs by Göran Malmvall, reupholstered with a nice off-white bouclé. Göran Malmvall was a prominent figure in Swedish furniture design (1917-2001), establishing an i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS1' by Noom, Baloo Orange
Located in Paris, FR
Dining Chair Flock CS1 by Noom
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Available in a wide range of colors and other finishes and fabrics ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Kvadrat Vidar Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Chair flock CS2
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Dimensions: H 78 cm, W 55 cm, D 61 cm seat H 47 cm
Available in a wide range of fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Iconic Eero Aarnio Giant Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
he Leather Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 The Ball Chair was designed in the early 196...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS1' by Noom, Linen Wool, Brown Stain Leg
Located in Paris, FR
Dining Chair Flock CS1
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Available in a wide range of colors and other finishes and fabrics on reque...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Martin Ballendat Set of Four Up Chairs for Tonon, Italy.
By Martin Ballendat
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Martin Ballendat Set of Four Up Chairs for Tonon, Italy.
The Up-Chair is an extremely emotional product. Designed to give the feeling of a light seat, the “Up” owes its name to the w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 45 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 45 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ralph Lauren "Hudson Street" Lounge Chair Armchair - In Pale-Linen and Blackened
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an incredibly rare, and beautifully-presented Ralph Lauren "Hudson Street" Lounge Chair, dressed in a peerless top-grade Pale-Cream Linen and with Blacke...
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Linen
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Tricot Light Seafoam by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Tricot Light Seafoam and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 77 cm 30.3”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Tricot Seafoam by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Tricot Seafoam and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 77 cm 30.3”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 51 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 51 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 05 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 05 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 20 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 20 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 07 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 07 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Model 31 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of six chairs Model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacture Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Frame made of teak wood. Completely restored. Wood has b...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Tricot Dark Seafoam by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Tricot Dark Seafoam and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 77 cm 30.3”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical d...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Tricot Dark Brown by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Tricot Dark Brown and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 77 cm 30.3”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical des...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Tricot Brown by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Tricot Brown and Smoked Oak by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 77 cm 30.3”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Italian Vintage Hand Made Metal Faux Leather Chairs with Rope Backs
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century Italian vintage hand made metal chairs looking as made of leather horse tack straps with rope backs. Six chairs available in very good authentic condition with no resto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 64 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 64 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 52 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 52 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 49 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 49 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 53 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 53 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 30 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 30 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of six Carlo De Carli chairs in white bouclè
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-century Italy with these exquisite Carlo De Carli chairs, each a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship straight from the 1950s. Ima...
Category
1950s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 12 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 12 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 10 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 10 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 08 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 08 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 8Betty Chairs Tk3-Black Leather/Black Lacquered Ash by T&K for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction.
Crafted with an upholstered seat, its simple design promises outstanding...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Modular Seating by Don Chadwick for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2017. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. We have six total. Original blue wool upholstery.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Safire 17 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Safire 17 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both m...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Safire 16 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Safire 16 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both m...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Safire 15 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Safire 15 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both m...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Safire 14 Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Moca Chair Upholstered in Safire 14 Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig
DIMENSIONS:
W 51 cm 20”
D 53 cm 21”
H 86 cm 34”
SH 49cm 19”
A chair that mixes both m...
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
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“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
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